# DARIUSBURST SP > Classic sci-fi side-scrolling shooter game optimized for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by TAITO Corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dariusburst-sp/id484019891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: $8.99 - Rating: 4.05/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 164 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-02-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dariusburst-sp/id484019891/reviews.md ## What is DARIUSBURST SP? The shooting game classic has arrived! The DARIUS(SAGAIA) series made shooting game history with its unique atmosphere and sound design, and now the latest installment, DARIUSBURST, is available for smartphones/iPhones! Featuring fully optimized controls and added content! Based on the critically acclaimed handheld console game DARIUSBURST, this smartphone edition boasts intuitive, responsive controls optimized especially for touchscreens. This edition also includes a variety of smartphone/iPhone-exclusive bonuses, including SP Mode (a "remixed" version of the game with new enemy patterns and revised boss battles), the Assault ship from the arcade DARIUSBURST, and new music by ZUNTATA! DARIUSBURST Second Prologue: a new battle awaits! --- Title: DARIUSBURST Second Prologue Genre: Shooting (SF-themed Side-Scrolling Shooting Game) Compatible Devices: iPhone 4S / iPhone 4 / iPod touch (4thgeneration) / iPad 2 / iPad Compatible OS versions:4.3 or later Languages : English / Japanese ## Key features - Optimized touchscreen controls - SP Mode with new challenges - Assault ship from arcade version - New music by ZUNTATA - Critically acclaimed handheld game adaptation ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dariusburst-sp/id484019891/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Dariusburst *2023-11-08* Just crashes… Hoping this adds to the chorus and maybe keeps someone from throwing their money away on a game that has clearly been abandoned by the developers but kept live in the store (for the dense ones in the back.. this is a super crappy practice). ### 1/5 — Stay away *2023-02-05* Unplayable on newer devices. If you’re rocking an iPad that’s a few years out of date and no longer gets updates you might have better luck. ### 5/5 — Constantly Crashes *2022-02-22, version 1.1.2* Big Darius fan since the 90’s, but this game keeps crashing on level 2. I have to reopen game, and gets restarted to title screen ### 5/5 — Update or return our money *2021-10-18, version 1.1.2* I knew there was something fishy and I contacted the developers and told him that my game just randomly stops in the middle and I can't even get any good enjoyment out of it and they told me know that I was crazy.I can't play this game and I love this game what I think should happen is we should get our money back or they need updated.I'm very angry ### 2/5 — Is crashing *2021-09-07, version 1.1.2* Is a good game but you have to fix it. A new update or something. ### 1/5 — Update needed WARNING *2021-07-16, version 1.1.2* This has NO MFI controller option at all. Ex. Nimbus, PS4,etc Or any Bluetooth use Do not buy I bought for Apple TV then, I had to pay another $10 just to have on phone? Didn’t show in my App Store purchases. Warning: Stay away! No contact with developer also. ### 1/5 — Too expensive to be crashing? *2021-04-15, version 1.1.2* I don’t usually pay for iphone apps and this is why. The game crashes after 1, 2, 3 or however many levels into it.....the game decides when it wants to shoot back to my home screen restarting the game each time. Please fix. Super disapointed, as Darius is one of my all-time fave shoot’em-ups and i actually used that fact to try and take a shot at purchasing an app (which again i don’t do) just to have one of my favorite franchises affirm my fears. Lame.😒 ### 4/5 — Nice but some needs Update. *2020-08-13, version 1.1.2* Awesome game in nice Port. i played this game on PSP long years ago. but a few things need to update. Screen Rotate and MFI or Blutooth controller support. ### 5/5 — Amazing’ *2020-03-21, version 1.1.2* Darius is great! I never played much Darius before but now that I have, I can say I’m a fan, awesome shooter well worth it. 👾🌟 ### 5/5 — AAAA++++ *2019-12-22, version 1.1.2* The best taito game is here!.......Please bring all the cool games over here, Taito.......Buy! Buy! Buy! -- AAAA ++++ ## Frequently asked questions about DARIUSBURST SP ### What kind of game is DARIUSBURST SP? DARIUSBURST SP is a sci-fi themed side-scrolling shooting game. It is based on the critically acclaimed handheld console game and features a unique atmosphere and sound design. ### What are the exclusive features in the smartphone edition? This smartphone edition includes SP Mode, a remixed version of the game with new enemy patterns and revised boss battles. It also features the Assault ship from the arcade DARIUSBURST and new music by ZUNTATA. ### How are the controls optimized for smartphones? The controls have been fully optimized and are responsive, designed especially for touchscreens. This ensures an intuitive gameplay experience on your smartphone or iPhone. ### What devices and OS versions is DARIUSBURST SP compatible with? The game is compatible with devices such as iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2, and iPad. It requires iOS version 4.3 or later. ### What is the genre and typical gameplay of DARIUSBURST SP? The genre is Shooting, specifically a Sci-Fi themed Side-Scrolling Shooting Game. Players typically navigate through levels, shooting down enemies and bosses while dodging projectiles. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.1.2 — 2016-05-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*